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The best movies joining NOW TV this August

Last week we gave you the lowdown on the best programming coming to Netflix UK this August. Now it’s time for all you NOW TV subscribers to get your lineup of the best films joining the Sky Cinema service in the month ahead. From childhood fantasies to adult adventures, there’s a whole lot of fun for all the family on NOW TV this August.

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E

Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, this spy-fi action comedy from Guy Richie sees a CIA agent and a KGB agent forced to work together to stop a nuclear plot during the height of the Cold War. Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki and Hugh Grant.

Available 05.08.16

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The Good Dinosaur

A violent rainstorm washes plucky young dinosaur Arlo miles down a surging river and far from home. Bruised and battered, he’s scared and alone until he meets Spot – a Neanderthal nipper who offers to help him get back to his family. However, their journey is fraught with danger.

Available 06.08.16

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Pan

12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland for the first time in this lavish prequel to the J. M. Barrie children’s classic. Joined by friends James Hook and Tiger Lily, Peter must become the hero he’s destined to be, by defeating the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. With Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Cara Delevigne and Levi Miller.

Available 12.08.16

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Suffragette

Intense drama tracing the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement as they fought for the right to vote. Directed by Sarah Gavron (Brick Lane, Village at the End of the World) and written by Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady, Shame), Suffragette is made by British women, about British women, and stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne-Marie Duff, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw and Meryl Streep. Read our full review here.

Available 14.08.16

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The Martian

In this multi-Oscar nominated sci-fi epic from Alien director Ridley Scott, an astronaut accidentally left behind on Mars by his mission crew must endure a four-year wait until another mission can be sent to rescue him. Stranded in a habitat only intended to last one month, he desperately attempts to build a sustainable living environment on a planet where nothing grows. Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Sebastian Stan and Donald Glover.

Available 19.08.16

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The Dressmaker

Alleged child-killer and fashion queen Tilly Dunnage (Kate Winslet) returns to her dirt-poor 1950s Australian wheat-belt home from the fashion salons of Paris to clear her name and reconnect with her batty mother (Judy Davis). However, the small-minded townsfolk – with the exception of Hugh Weaving’s cross-dressing cop and Liam Hemsworth’s decent-minded handyman – want to see her suffer for her crime.

Available 21.08.16

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The Survivalist

After the disintegration of society, a lone man makes his home in a cabin in the woods relying on subsistence farming to avoid starvation. After eking out a living for seven years, a woman and a teenage girl arrive at his settlement; an unwelcome development that disturbs his equilibrium. Starring Martin McCann, Mia Goth and Olwen Fouere.

Available 22.08.16

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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

Set thirty years after Return of the Jedi, the cosmic saga continues with the return of Star Wars stalwarts Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO alongside new stars John Boyega and Daisy Ridley. After defeating the Galactic Empire, old rebels join forces with new allies to face a fresh threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of stormtroopers.

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Brooklyn, Sicario, The Lobster & more: What’s new to Netflix UK this August

So you’ve already polished off July’s additions to Netflix, and you’re hungry to know what’s in store for August. We know the feeling well. That’s why we’re particularly thrilled to tell you what’s joining the streaming service next month, as the listings are veritably crammed with awesome titles, including Baz Luhrmann’s new original series, the new movie adaptation of The Little Prince, some of last year’s most acclaimed blockbusters, and a whole lot of other exciting content. Take a look:

Sicario

Emily Blunt packs a serious punch as an FBI agent enlisted to bring down the leader of a brutal Mexican cartel in this intense drug-trade thriller from Prisoners director Denis Villeneuve. Also starring Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Donovan and Daniel Kaluuya.

Available 01.08.16

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Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie

Johnny Depp as Donald Trump? It happened, and it was downright hilarious. Now you can watch the whole Funny or Die feature, which purports to be based on Trump’s 1987 book The Art of the Deal, and also stars Alf, Alfred Molina, Jack McBrayer, Michaela Watkins, Stephen Merchant, Patton Oswalt.

Available 01.08.16

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Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23

If you fell in love with Krysten Ritter in her leading role in Marvel’s Jessica Jones last year, get ready to see her in a completely different role as the unapologetically naughty roommate from hell in this irresistible sitcom from Fresh Off the Boat creator Nahnatchka Khan. Regrettably short lived after being cut at just two seasons, you’ll see why fans have been tirelessly petitioning for its return since it ended. Also starring Dawson’s Creek‘s James Van Der Beek.

Available 01.08.16

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The Little Prince

Featuring the voices of Paul Rudd, Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Ricky Gervais, Marion Cotillard and James Franco, this gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Antoine de Saint-Exupéry story will transport you back to into the magical world of The Aviator, The Little Prince, and all their friends.

Available 05.08.16

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Brooklyn

The ever dazzling Saoirse Ronan stars as an Irish immigrant in 1950s New York whose heart is torn between two men from two different worlds. Written by Nick Hornby, this one’s won so many awards we’ve lost count, so if you don’t believe us, believe the Academy! Also starring Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent.

Available 08.08.16

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Creed

Rising star Michael B. Jordan delivers a knockout performance as Adonis Johnson, who embarks on a career of pro boxing under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone in an Oscar-nominated turn) upon discovering the father he never knew was in fact boxing champion Apollo Creed.

Available 08.08.16

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The Lobster

This absurd comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos takes place in a not-too-distant dystopian future, where singledom is outlawed, and anyone not successfully in a romantic relationship has just forty-five days to find a mate, lest they be transformed into an animal. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman, Léa Seydoux, and Ben Whishaw. Read our full review here.

Available 08.08.16

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The Get Down

Named after an old funk term for the section of a record that makes people dance, this latest project from Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann, who brought us Romeo + Juliet and The Great Gatsby,focusses on a group of kids growing up in late-1970s New York; a world where hip-hop rises from the ashes of disco. Watch the trailer here.

Available 12.08.16

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Zoo

Don’t miss this popular U.S. thriller based on James Patterson’s book of the same name, which follows zoologist Jackson Oz (James Wolk) as he races against time to discover why the numbers of animal attacks on humans have been increasing at such an alarming rate.

Available 16.08.16

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Wolf Hall

In case this multi-award winning historical drama managed to pass you by, catch up on all six instalments now, from rapid rise to power of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII, through to the death of Sir Thomas More, and Cromwell’s success in freeing the king of his marriage to Anne Boleyn. With Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy and Jonathan Pryce.

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The top 10 film releases on BT TV this July

As per usual, BT TV is jam packed with a whole lot of excellent blockbusters this month. July sees two giant animations join the service, plus a superhero showdown and a bunch of fun sequels to feast your eyes on. Here are our top ten picks of BT’s releases this July!

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

In arguably the comics film event of the century, DC’s biggest heavyweights tussle to keep one another’s power in check, before teaming up to take on a threat even greater than each other; DOOMSDAY! DC legends Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg also make appears, alongside Wonder Woman and Lex Luther. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Shannon, and Jeremy Irons.

Own it first from 18.07.16 Rent it from 01.08.16

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Zootropolis

Currently the second highest-grossing film of 2016, this animated mystery adventure with the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, J.K. Simmons and Shakira follows the unlikely partnership between a rabbit police officer and a fox con artist as they uncover a conspiracy that involves the disappearance of predator civilians within a mammalian metropolis.

Own it first from 18.07.16 Rent it from 25.07.16

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Kung Fu Panda 3

Yep, there’s another one! This third instalment of the Kung Fu Panda animated franchise sees Po transition from student to teacher as he must train a group of fun-loving, clumsy pandas to become martial-arts fighters. Together they must unite to take on the evil Kai; a supernatural warrior who becomes stronger with each battle. With the voices of Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J. K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, Kate Hudson, and Jackie Chan.

Own it first from today Rent it from 11.07.16

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London Has Fallen

Quick, protect the landmarks! This not-entirely-inappropriate-to-the-current-climate political thriller opens with the world’s most powerful leaders gathering in London to pay their respects after the death of the British prime minister. Without warning, terrorists then unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in ruins, leaving it up to Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) to spring into action and bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to safety.

Rent it from 18.07.16

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Grimsby

Two long lost brothers; Nobby’s a dim-witted football fan living with his loving girlfriend and nine children, and Sebastian’s a top MI6 agent who’s just uncovered a sinister plot. When the two reunite after 28 years apart, Nobby must help Sebastian to save the world and prove his innocence, and hilarity ensues. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane.

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10 Cloverfield Lane

The follow-up to the 2008 disaster film Cloverfield, this claustrophobic and creepy thriller follows a young woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who wakes up in an underground bunker completely shut off from the outside world, with no memory of how she got there. We can’t tell you too much more without giving the game away, but if you want, you can read our full, spoiler-free review here.

Own it first from 11.07.16 Rent it from 25.07.16

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The Divergent Series: Allegiant

Tris and the gang are back for the third instalment of the action-packed Divergent series. After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris and Four must now escape beyond the wall that encircles Chicago, leaving for the first time the only city and family they have ever known. But once outside, they finally discover the shocking truth of the world around them, and must make some very difficult choices. With Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, Octavia Spencer, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, and Naomi Watts.

Own it first from today Rent it from 11.07.16

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Hail Caesar!

The latest comedy from the Coen Brothers, this flamboyant crime caper turns the camera inwards to look at the behind-the-scenes world of the 1950s Hollywood film industry, where ‘fixer‘ Eddie Mannix attempts to discover what happened to an actor who vanishes during filming. With a star-studded cast including Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Channing Tatum.

Own it now Rent it from 11.07.16

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Zoolander 2

An assassin is targeting beautiful patrons of the Blue Steel look, and it’s up to Derek and Hansel to stop the worldwide conspiracy in this ludicrous sequel to the 2001 cult comedy. Watch it for Benedict Cumberbatch as an androgynous European model with no eyebrows, if nothing else. Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penelope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch, Will Ferrell, Justin Bieber, and Olivia Munn.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

The Portokalos family is back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding to follow up the beloved 2002 original. We catch up with Toula and Ian as they struggle to keep the spark in their marriage, while also dealing with a rebellious teenage daughter who clashes with Greek traditions, plus ageing parents and the endless needs of cousins and friends. But of course we can expect a happy, heartwarming conclusion from the light and fluffy rom-com.

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The best All 4 Shorts to watch on demand this July

In the mood for some on-demand entertainment, but short on time to spare? Never fear! Thanks to All 4 Shorts, we’ve got a whole host of great programming for you to enjoy without taking up too much of your day. From celebs to cars, and strippers to hip hop, these specially commissioned, short factual shows are the perfect quick fix for your weekend boredom.

For over three decades, hip hop has made millionaires of people who started with nothing. Multi-award winning journalist, entrepreneur and hip hop head Joanna Abeyie heads to the US to discover the roots of hip hop, and speak to the people who keep hip hop booming today.

Joanna also visits the childhood homes of Dr Dre, The Game and Kendrick Lamar, meets Director X (music video director of Drake’s Hotline Bling and Rihanna’s Work), speaks to US-based UK rapper Estelle, and chats with Dizzee Rascal about the difference between the UK and US hip hop scenes.

This short documentary explores the world of striptease, seeking to challenge common misconceptions about the profession. Through various voices, the film sheds light on an unexplored side to stripping with lead characters Stacey Clare and Kitty Velour, who discuss the exploitative working conditions of a traditional strip club. The duo speak candidly on how strip clubs can charge exotic dancers to work in their venues, with women often being a couple hundred pounds down before a shift begins.

Stacey Clare is the founder of the East London Strippers Collective; a group of female night performers who have united to improve their working conditions, break down stereotypes and show what they call ethical stripping. The film focuses on a range of vibrant personalities who are striving to make it safer and better for fellow workers in their industry.

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Britain’s Best Boy Racers

Ahead of the 2016 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, 4 brings you Britain’s Best Boy Racers and lifts the bonnet of some of the most extreme cars in the country. In this series, car modification is taken to new levels as we see two people per episode battle it out for a trophy. From loudest car to best bounce and individuality, contestants are tasked with revving the judge’s engines to claim the prize of Britain’s ultimate modified car. Categories include Best I.C.E. (In Car Entertainment), Best Bounce, Biggest Personality and Most Badass.

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Driving Sideways

Smoke, noise and pushing motors to the limit – that’s Drifting and what’s not to like? Buckle up for Mad Max mayhem, driving at the edge of control. For these car junkies, racing doesn’t just mean going forward. Drifting is a way of life, and we find out what it is that keeps them shackled in the driving seat. It’s a daring game – buckle up and experience the smoke, as we screech round the track with obsessed competitors searching for the ultimate adrenalin rush.

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Joe Wicks Food Series

Instagram sensation and Body Coach phenomenon Joe Wicks brings his unique brand of nutrition and exercise to All 4, enrolling celebrities in his revolutionary fitness regime. In a series of six episodic shorts, the likeable body coach challenges celebrities to enter his world of high-intensity exercise and enjoy tasty, nutrient dense dinners so they get fit, strong and healthy.

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The top 10 movies coming to NOW TV this July

Believe it or not, it’s July. Don’t listen to the thunder, gusts of icy wind and rainstorms outside, but listen to us; there’s loads to look forward to this month! That’s because the good people over at NOW TV have a bundle of great films in store for us, including some of last year’s biggest blockbusters with Cruise, Hiddleston, Knightley, Hemsworth, Gyllenhaal and more. Check out some of these:

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Vacation(2015)

Based on the classic ‘80s film franchise National Lampoon’s Vacation, this fifth instalment follows a new generation of Griswolds as they hit the road to Walley World, encountering a whole lot of family dysfunction along the way. With Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth, Chevy Chase, and Leslie Mann.

Ethan and the team take on their most impossible mission yet in this fifth instalment of the series, as they try to eliminate ‘the Syndicate’ – an international rogue organisation committed to destroying the IMF. Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg.

Available from 09.07.16

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The Walk (2015)

Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis gives a dizzying look at the daring feats of high-wire artist Philippe Petit, who attempted to walk a tightrope between the north and south towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale, Ben Schwartz and Steve Valentine.

Available from 11.07.16

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

Based on Jesse Andrews’s 2012 novel of the same name, this comedy sees awkward high school filmmaker Greg have his worldview forever changed upon befriending a classmate who has cancer. Starring Olivia Cooke, Nick Offerman, Jon Bernthal, Connie Britton, Molly Shannon, Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, and Hugh Jackman.

Available from 12.07.16

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Everest (2015)

Inspired by the incredible real life events of the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster, this breathtaking thriller documents the journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, Robin Wright, Keira Knightley, and Sam Worthington.

Available from 15.07.16

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Crimson Peak (2015)

From the imagination of The Strain creator Guillermo del Toro, this gothic horror follows a young woman whose heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, and soon finds herself swept away to a house full of secrets and ghosts. With Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, and Charlie Hunnam.

Available from 17.07.16

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Ant-Man (2015)

It doesn’t get any bigger than this! From the director of Yes Man comes the twelfth instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which follows miniature man of action Scott Lang; a converted ex-con who fights for good by shrinking down to the size of an insect. Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Hayley Atwell, and Corey Stoll.

Available from 22.07.16

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Burnt(2015)

Bradley Cooper plays a top chef until drugs and alcohol lead to a meltdown that puts his career on hold. That’s til he moves to London, and gets a second chance to fulfill his dream of earning a third Michelin star when his former maitre d’ reluctantly hires him as the head chef of his fine-dining restaurant. Also starring Sienna Miller, Omar Sy, Daniel Brühl, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman and Emma Thompson.

Available from 29.07.16

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Minions (2015)

​The little yellow organisms that took the world by storm in the ​Despicable Me ​franchise have finally got their own feature. However, without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression which leads them to a super-villainess. With the voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Pierre Coffin, and Chris Renaud.

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Summer Loving: The most romantic holiday flings on film

The hot summer sun, the passion, the risk, the urgency… Is there anything more romantic than a holiday love affair? While we’re stuck spending our summer in grey and rainy England, we’re escaping into the world of holiday romances by looking back at some of our favourite vacation pairings on the silver screen. We guarantee they’ll melt your heart like soft serve on a 40 degree day.

What’s new to MUBI this fortnight

This fortnight, online cinematheque MUBI is celebrating all things ’80s, mixed with a carefully curated handful of intimate music and concert documentaries, and a topical festival darling exploring a modern Europe on the… read more

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What’s new to MUBI this fortnight

This fortnight, online cinematheque MUBI is celebrating all things ’80s, mixed with a carefully curated handful of intimate music and concert documentaries, and a topical festival darling exploring a modern Europe on the verge of social and economic change.

If you’re unfamiliar with MUBI, the on-demand arthouse film service brings you a new film every day, and always holds 30 films to choose from. It’s just £5.99 per month, and you can start your free month trial here.

Take a look below at what MUBI has on offer over the next couple of weeks.

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The 10 best movies coming to NOW TV this June

June is just around the corner, which means it’s time for yet another load of exciting new movies to be added to NOW TV! Over the next few weeks, NOW TV subscribers will be treated to some big laughs, big action, and big thrills. Oh, and a whole host of big stars, too. So buckle up and get ready for a jam packed month of top drawer entertainment. Here’s what’s coming at you:

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Spy (2015)

When desk-bound CIA analyst Susan Cooper’s partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she must go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent a global disaster in this hilarious comedy from Bridesmaids director Paul Feig. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale and Jude Law.

Available 03.06.16

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Road to Paloma (2014)

Game of Thrones/Conan the Barbarian/Aquaman star and all-round man of action Jason Momoa co-writes and directs this intense road thriller about a tough Native American who becomes a fugitive after avenging his mother’s murder. For fans of Sons of Anarchy and Easy Rider.

Available 03.06.16

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Fantastic Four (2015)

This highly controversial commercial flop reinvents the ​Fantastic Four​franchise, following the team as they learn to harness their supernatural abilities to defend Earth from the villainous Doctor Doom. Say what you will, but there’s no denying this is an incredibly interesting act of filmmaking. Starring Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, and Toby Kebbell.

Available 10.06.16

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American Ultra (2015)

Adventureland and Café Society co-stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart reunite in this action comedy about a stoner whose past comes back to haunt him when he becomes the target of a government operation. Also stars Topher Grace and Connie Britton.

Available 10.06.16

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Mistress America (2015)

A wide-eyed teenager finds herself under the wing of her motor-mouthed future stepsister upon moving to Manhattan in this latest hipster comedy from Noah Baumbach, starring indie darlings Lola Kirke and Greta Gerwig.

Available 10.06.16

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Love & Mercy (2014)

John Cusack and Paul Dano play Beach Boys star Brian Wilson at different stages in his life in this revealing biopic of a troubled musical genius. From masterminding the rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece ‘Pet Sounds’, to meeting girlfriend Melinda Ledbetter (Elizabeth Banks), the whole story is told through poignant performances and stunning recreations of Wilson’s recordings.

Available 10.06.16

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Straight Outta Compton (2015)

With some of the most on-point casting we’ve ever seen, this Oscar-nominated, high octane biopic tells the story of legendary rap group N.W.A, who revolutionised music in the ‘80s and ‘90s with their honest tales of life in the hood. Stars Jason Mitchell, Corey Hawkins, O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Paul Giamatti.

Available 17.06.16

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Captive (2015)

A single mother and recovering drug addict is taken hostage in her own apartment by an escaped convict on the run in Atlanta after shooting dead four people – including the judge at his trial. They soon find themselves connecting over a religiously inspiring book in this suspenseful thriller with big questions on its mind. Starring Kate Mara, David Oyelowo and Mimi Rogers.

Available 17.06.16

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Paper Towns (2015)

Adapted from the novel by The Fault In Our Stars author John Green, Paper Towns is the coming-of-age story of Quentin, who follows his neighbour Margo on a nighttime odyssey through their hometown, before the latter goes missing. Starring Cara Delevingne, Nat Wolff, Halston Sage, Austin Abrams, and Cara Buono.

Available 24.06.16

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Irrational Man (2015)

Finding himself in an existential crisis, a tormented philosophy professor discovers a new will to live upon starting a relationship with one of his students in this new mystery drama from cult director Woody Allen. With Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey, Jamie Blackley, Meredith Hagner, and Ethan Phillips.

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What’s leaving Netflix UK this month? Hurry up and watch these expiring titles before June!

There’s no worse feeling in the video on demand universe than finding out a movie that’s been on your Netflix watchlist forever, or a series you’ve been leisurely making your way through, has been taken off the service without your knowledge. We know how it goes all too well, which is why we’re here to give you some advance notice of what will be leaving Netflix UK before the end of the month. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Here’s the list of titles and how long you have left to view them.